Kildare do enough to get past Offaly and set-up Westmeath semi-final

Jack O’Connor will be pleased that Kildare were able to improve in the second half

Offaly goalkeeper Paddy Dunican loses possession to Ben McCormack of Kildare, in midfield, at MW Hire O'Moore Park. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Kildare 1-15 Offaly 0-13 

Jack O’Connor’s Kildare side were never truly at their best but were still able to see off a gallant Offaly side.